Marion High School Course Catalog

2018-19

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Non-Discrimination Policy The School District of Marion is committed and dedicated to the task of providing the best education possible for every student in the district for as long as the student can benefit from attendance and the student’s conduct is compatible with the welfare of the entire student body. The right of a student to be admitted to school and participate fully in curricular, co-curricular, student services, recreational or other programs or activities shall not be abridged or impaired because of student’s sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional learning disability. The School District of Marion will comply with the United Sates Supreme Court ruling in Weisman v. Lee regarding prayer at school functions. Complaints regarding the interpretation or application of this policy shall be referred to the district administrator and processed in accordance with established procedures. Specific complaints of alleged discrimination should be referred to: James Bena District Administrator School District of Marion 1001 N Main Street Marion, WI 54950

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Table of Contents Advanced Course Types ................................................................ 4 Advanced Placement Tests ERVING Courses Honors Courses Graduation Requirements .............................................................. 5 Post-Secondary Planning ............................................................... 6 Military and ROTC Programs Technical College Two-Year and Four-Year Universities World of Work Career Cruising ............................................................................... 7 Career Clusters ............................................................................... 8 Overview Career Fields, Career Clusters and Career Pathways Infographic Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Pathways ....................... 9 Architecture & Construction Pathways ....................................... 10 Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Pathways ................. 11 Business Management & Administration Pathways .................. 12 Education & Training Pathways ................................................... 13 Finance Pathways ......................................................................... 14 Government & Public Administration Pathways ........................ 15 Health Science Pathways ............................................................. 16 Hospitality & Tourism Pathways .................................................. 17 Human Services Pathways ........................................................... 18 Information Technology Pathways .............................................. 19 Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Pathways .............. 20 Manufacturing Pathways .............................................................. 21 Marketing, Sales & Service Pathways ........................................ 22 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Pathways .. 23 Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Pathways ................... 24 Graduation Plan ............................................................................ 25 Academic and Career Development Courses .............................. 26 AgriScience Courses .................................................................... 30 Business & Information Technology Courses ..............................33 English Courses ............................................................................ 35 Fine Arts Courses ......................................................................... 37 Mathematics Courses ................................................................... 39 Physical Education Courses ........................................................ 41 Science Courses ........................................................................... 42 Social Studies Courses ................................................................ 45 Technology & Engineering Education Courses ......................... 48 World Languages Courses .......................................................... 50

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Advanced Course Types Advanced Placement Tests The UW Board of Regents policy requires all UW System institutions to grant credit for scores of 3 and above on College Board Advanced Placement Exams. Each campus will determine whether course equivalent credit or credit in the major should be granted and which AP scores are required to grant credit for those purposes. These credits can allow students to save college tuition, study abroad, or secure a second major. Through ERVING, Marion High School currently offers AP testing for the following classes:  AP Calculus AB  AP Psychology  AP Spanish  AP Statistics NOTE: Those courses are not taught as AP courses within the district. Talk with the course’s instructor to see if taking the AP test is the best fit for you. Other AP courses may be available through the ERVING network. BENEFITS OF TAKING AP TESTS  

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Earn College Credits: By scoring successfully on the related AP Exam, you can save on college expenses: most colleges and universities nationwide offer college credit, advanced placement, or both, for qualifying AP Exam scores. Skip Introductory Classes: If you already know your preferred college major, earning a qualifying score on the AP Exam can help you advance and avoid required introductory courses – so you can move directly into upper-level classes and focus on the work that interests you most. Even taking an AP Exam unrelated to your major place you beyond your college’s general education requirements. Build College Skills: Taking an AP course builds the skills you'll need throughout your college years. You give your mind a rigorous workout while polishing up your time management and study skills.

ERVING Classes The Embarrass River Valley Instructional Network (ERVING) is a consortium of nine PK-12 school districts established in 1991 as Wisconsin’s first fiber optic distance education network. ERVING’s mission is to use telecommunications and technology to expand and enrich educational opportunities for students. Every building in every ERVING district has high definition ready distance learning capabilities. BENEFITS OF TAKING ERVING COURSES  

Expanded curriculum for high school students: Take classes in areas such as business, world language and early childhood that Marion High School doesn’t have the opportunity to run or take more topic-specific classes that focus in on your interests. Learn how to use distance learning: Communicating via video and working with group members in distance places translate into the 21st century skill of global communication.

Honors Courses Honors is a distinction applied to certain courses to distinguish them from standard course offerings. The difference between a regular course (such as English 11) and the honors course (American Literature HONORS) is not necessarily the amount of work, but the type of work required and the pace of studying. Honors classes are designed to give accelerated students a more stimulating experience. Honors courses are enriched; they offer the same material in greater depth and with a faster pace. Honors courses emphasize critical and independent thinking to produce creative application of ideas. Honors courses are indicated with an (HONORS) behind the course name in catalog and on transcripts. BENEFITS OF TAKING HONORS COURSES  

Get an edge in the college admission process: College admission officers look for students who take rigorous courses. It shows them that you like to challenge yourself. Students taking Honors classes will have to opportunity to take the CLEP exams, which are similar to the AP exams. If they pass the CLEP exam, they can pass out of certain classes at certain postsecondary institutions. 4

Graduation Requirements Students intending to graduate from Marion High School are required to successfully complete 24 credits of coursework, as listed below. A credit is defined as a course taken for one period, five days a week for a full school year.

Class of 2018 Requirements Department English Mathematics Science Social Science Physical Education Health Electives TOTAL

Credits 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 1.5 .5 9.0 24.0

All students in grades 9-11 are required to enroll for at least 6.5 credits of coursework per school year with a minimum of 3 credits each semester. Seniors are required to enroll in at least 6 credits.

Class of 2019 and beyond Requirements Department/Class Credits English 4.0 Mathematics 3.0 Science 3.0 Social Science 3.0 Physical Education 1.5 Health .5 Personal Finance & Career Development .5 Electives 8.5 TOTAL

24.0

All students in grades 9-11 are required to enroll for at least 6.5 credits of coursework per school year with a minimum of 3 credits each semester. Seniors are required to enroll in at least 6 credits.

Students are REQUIRED to complete the following sequence of ENGLISH courses:    

9th Grade- English 9 10th Grade- English 10 11th Grade- English 11 or American Literature (HONORS) 12th Grade- Senior English or English Literature (HONORS)

Students are REQUIRED to complete the following sequence of SCIENCE courses:  

9th Grade- Physical Science 10th Grade- Biology

Students are REQUIRED to complete the following sequence of SOCIAL STUDIES courses:   

9th Grade- US History 11th Grade- US Government 11th or 12th Grade- Consumer Economics or Economics (HONORS)

A detailed, four-year graduation plan for the Class of 2019 and beyond can be filled out on page 31. Students are responsible for determining if they have enough credits to graduate. Seniors are especially urged to check their credit situation at the beginning of their senior year and to follow up with the counselor during the second semester if any courses are in jeopardy. NOTE: Students with 23.5 credits will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony, but a diploma will not be awarded until the student has completed all graduation requirements.

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Post-Secondary Planning Military and ROTC Representatives from the various military branches visit the high school on a regular basis. Please contact your School Counselor if you are interested in meeting with a specific recruiter. The military also requires students to take an entrance exam called the ASVAB. Find out more at http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/ The ROTC is a military program students participate in during college. Students are able to graduate with their chosen major and receive up to $60,000 in scholarship assistance. Students are required to serve active duty in the military following graduation. Learn more at http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/ & http://www.afrotc.com/ Technical College Technical colleges provide students with specialized skills. Students may enroll in associate degree, certificate programs, or vocational training programs that can be completed in two years or less. All two-year Wisconsin and Minnesota technical colleges require the following for admission:  High school diploma  A placement test OR use your ACT scores for placement Admission requirements and application dates can vary considerably from program to program. For instance, some programs in the health field only have a three day application window and require the ACT – other programs don’t. Some technical colleges allow students to apply during their junior year. Students will not be admitted into a program until all requirements are satisfied. Students enrolling in Fox Valley Technical College will be required to take the ACCUPLACER exam, a course placement exam, in the areas of language, reading and math. It can be taken at Marion High School or at Fox Valley Technical College. Technical college programs are becoming more competitive and students should exceed the basic recommendations. Visit www.witechcolleges.com for specific information as it varies campus to campus. Two-Year and Four-Year Universities College entrance requirements vary among colleges/universities. Student academic preparation, college entrance score, and class rank are the initial criteria the school will assess. Extracurricular activities, personal essay, letter(s) of recommendation and community service are also a part of the process for most schools. Students interested in attending a particular college/university should research specific admission and program information early in their high school career. The following minimum admission requirements are typically accepted by Wisconsin 2-year and 4-year universities. However, many universities expect the students to have exceeded these minimum requirements.       

English – 4 credits Mathematics – 3 credits o Integrated Math I, Geometry/Integrated Math II and Advanced Algebra are minimum college preparatory credits. Natural Science – 3 credits Social Studies – 3 credits o Some UW campuses may not accept Consumer Economics as Social Studies credit. Some universities like UW-Madison and Minnesota universities require 2.0 credits of the same World Language (or English as a Second Language) with a grade of C or better for admission. Other universities may require World Language to graduate from their institutions. All Minnesota universities require 1.0 credit of Fine Arts for admission Visit http://www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admissions/freshman/index.aspx for information by campus.

World of Work Students choosing to pursue a full time career after high school should be prepared! Employers are looking for skillful and responsible employees. Marion High School has many electives that can expose students to a variety of valuable experiences. It would also be a wise for students to have a resume prepared and work experience to list on a job application. 6

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Career Clusters Overview There are 16 Career Clusters in the National Career Clusters Framework, representing more than 79 Career Pathways to help students navigate their way to greater success in college and career. They help students discover their interests and their passions, and empowers them to choose the educational pathway that can lead to success in high school, college and career. The Marion High School Course Catalog incorporates the Career Clusters into the course selections. These tools, Courses of Study and Career Pathways, are ways for students to group their required courses and electives into a coherent sequence in preparation for college and careers. Utilizing the 16 Career Clusters, students can identify pathways from high school to technical colleges, two and four-year universities, graduate school, and/or directly to the workplace. By connecting education to future goals, students are motivated to work harder and enroll in more rigorous courses. Almost all career possibilities can be found within the 16 Career Clusters. Students at Marion High School are fortunate to have the opportunity to take coursework relevant to the Career Clusters. Communicating career and educational goals to your school counselor, and exploring the 16 Career Clusters and their pathways at https://www.wicareerpathways.org/Students can aid students in choosing relevant and applied coursework designed to meet their individual educational and career goals. Career Fields, Career Clusters and Career Pathways Infographic

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources This Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in the planning, implementation, production, management, processing, and/or marketing of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products. It also includes related professional, technical and educational services.

The Seven Pathways Food Products and Processing Systems  Food and Drug Inspector  Food/Meat Processor  Agricultural Engineer  Agricultural Educator  Bioengineer  Microbiologist  Dietician  Quality Control Specialist  Food Scientist        

Animal Systems Animal Caretaker/Trainer Animal Scientist Equine Manager Dairy Farmer USDA Inspector Veterinarian Veterinary Assistant Animal Nutritionist

Power, Structural and Technical Systems  Database Administrator  Machine Operator  Welder  Agricultural Engineer  Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator  Machinist  Farm Equipment Technician

Natural Resource Systems  Fish and Game Officer  Geologist  Ecologist  Logger  Park Manager  Wildlife Manager  Agronomists

Environmental Service Systems  Soil Conservationists  Chemical Engineer  Recycler  Hazardous Materials Handler  Water Quality Manager  Toxicologist  Conservation Wardens  Wildlife Biologist

Plant Systems  Plant Breeder and Geneticist  Soil and Water Specialist  Certified Crop Advisor  Botanist  Horticulturists  Education and Extension Specialist  Golf Course Superintendent  Green House Manager  Forest Genetics

Agribusiness Systems  Dairy Herd Supervisor  Farm Manager  Bank/Loan Office  Agricultural Lender  Feed Supply Store Manager  Agricultural Products Buyer/Distributer

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Careers AgriScience Courses Science Courses Agricultural Biotechnology Geology Agricultural Engineering & Mechanics Technology and Engineering Courses Aquaculture Critter Care/Veterinary Science Drafting* Food Products & Processing* Intro to Technology Education Food Science Welding I* Forestry/Wildlife Management Welding II* Greenhouse Management Small Gas Engines* Horticulture & Your Home Landscape Design & Construction Large Animal Science Leadership Outdoor Recreation-DNR Certification Plant Science * Indicates a prerequisite 9

Architecture & Construction This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the building environment. People employed in this cluster work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations and repairs.

The Three Pathways Construction  Carpenter  Construction Engineer  Electrician  Mason  Contractor  Drywall Installer  Plumber  Roofer  Safety Director  Tile and Marble Setter

Design/Pre-Construction  Architect  Civil Engineer  Drafter  Electrical Engineer  Industrial Engineer  Safety Director  Structural Engineer  Landscape Architect  Interior Designer  Fire Protection and Prevention Engineer  Surveying and Mapping Technician

Maintenance and Operations  Air Conditioning Technician  Construction Inspector  Equipment and Material Manager  Cost Estimators  Subcontractor  Wastewater Maintenance Technician  Hazardous Material Remover  Demolition  Service Contractor and Field Supervisor

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Architecture & Construction Careers AgriScience Courses Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Engineering & Mechanics Forestry/Wildlife Management Landscape Design & Construction Fine Art Courses Intro to Art 3-Dimensional Art*

Technology and Engineering Courses Building Construction I* Building Construction II* Drafting* Intro to Technology Education Metalworking I* Metalworking II* Small Gas Engines* Woods I* Woods II*

Science Courses Geology * Indicates a prerequisite

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Arts, A/V Technology & Communications This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the building environment. People employed in this cluster work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations and repairs.

The Six Pathways Audio & Video Technology and Film  Audio Systems Technician  A-V Designer and Engineer  Videographer: Special Effects and Animation  Video Systems Technician  Technical Computer Support Technician  Animator  Cinematographer  Medical and Scientific Illustrators

Journalism and Broadcasting  Editor  Journalist  Producer  Publisher  Radio and Television Announcer  Writer  Reporter  Design Director  Control Room Technician

Performing Arts  Actor  Composer  Director  Makeup Artist  Lighting Director  Musician  Choreographer  Playwright  Scenic Designer

Printing Technology  Desktop Publishing  Job Printers  Platemakers  Press Operators

Telecommunications  Office Installers  Network Technicians  Telecommunications

Visual Arts  Painter  Sculptor  Cartoonist  Animator  Art Director

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Print Maker Illustrator Fashion Artist Graphic Designer Commercial Photographer

Marion High School Courses Supporting Knowledge in Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Careers Career Development Courses Publication Production*

Fine Arts Courses Social Studies Courses 3-Dimensional Art* Hollywood & History (ER) Advanced Art* Hollywood & World History (ER) English Courses Advanced Drawing* Film Studies (ER) Advanced Painting* Gothic Literature (ER) Band* Concert Choir Drawing* General Music Intro to Art Painting* * Indicates a prerequisite (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Business, Management & Administration The Business, Management and Administration Cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in organization, time management, customer service and communication.

The Six Pathways Business Financial Management and Accounting  Accountant  Adjuster  Auditor  Bookkeeper  Billing Specialist  Price Analyst  Treasurer  Accounts Payable Clerk  Billing Clerk Management  Entrepreneur  General Manager  Public Relations Manager  Risk Manager  Advertising Account Executive  Health Care Administrator  Small Business Owner

Human Resources  Human Resources Manager  Compensation and Benefits Manager  Training and Development Specialist  Labor and Personnel Specialist  Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist  OSHA/ADA Compliance Officer  Meeting and Convention Planner  Personnel Recruiter

Marketing  Marketing Manager  Store Manager  Customer Service Supervisor  Retail Salesperson  Wholesale or Retail Buyer  Public Relations Specialist  Advertising Agent  Telemarketer

Business Analysis  Budget Analyst  Compensation Analyst  Cost Analyst  Database Business Analyst  Investment Analyst  Marketing Analyst

Administration and Information Support  Administrative Assistant  Executive Assistant  Office Manager  Desktop Publisher  Customer Service Assistant  Data Entry Specialist  Receptionist  Word Processor

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Business, Management & Administration Careers Business and Information Technology Courses Accounting I (ER) Accounting II (ER)* Business Law (ER) Cyber Literacy for the Digital Age (ER) Entrepreneurship* Google Apps Intro to Marketing (ER) Web Essentials* * Indicates a prerequisite ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Education & Training This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services. Millions of learners each year train for careers in education and training in a variety of settings that offer academic instruction, career technical instruction, and other education and training services.

The Three Pathways Teaching and Training  Preschool or Kindergarten Teacher, Aide  Elementary Teacher, Aide  Secondary Teacher, Aide  Special Education Teacher, Aide  College/University Lecturer Professor  Management Development Trainer  Human Resource Trainer  Coach  Child Care Director  Early Childhood Teacher, Aide

Professional Support Services  Psychologists—Clinical, Developmental, Social  Social Worker  Parent Educator  Counselor  Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist

Administration and Administrative Support  Superintendent  Principal  Director of Training  Librarian  Instructional Coordinator  Educational Researcher  College President  Dean  Curriculum Developer  Instructional Media Designer

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Education & Training Careers Career Development Courses ECE Certificate-YO-NTC (ER)* Teacher Assistant* Social Studies Courses AP Psychology (ER)* Human Behavior (ER) Psychology (ER) Sociology * Indicates a prerequisite (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Finance The Finance Cluster prepares learners for careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in organization, time management, customer service and communication.

The Four Pathways Financial and Investment Planning  Personal Financial Advisor  Tax Preparer  Sales Agent for Securities and Commodities  Investment Advisors  Brokerage Clerk  Development Officer

Business Financial Management  Accountant  Financial Analyst  Controller  Chief Revenue Agent  Auditor  Economist  Tax Examiner  Collector  Revenue Agent

Banking and Related Services  Loan Officer  Bill and Account Collector  Teller  Loan Processor  Real Estate Appraisers  Internal Auditor  Title Researcher and Examiner  Debt Counselor

Insurance Services  Claims Agent  Examiner  Claims Clerk  Insurance Appraiser  Underwriter  Actuary  Sales Agent  Customer Service Agent  Processing Clerk

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Finance Careers Business and Information Technology Courses Accounting I (ER) Accounting II (ER)* Business Law (ER) Cyber Literacy for the Digital Age (ER) Entrepreneurship* Google Apps Intro to Marketing (ER) Web Essentials* Social Studies Courses Economics (H) Consumer Economics * Indicates a prerequisite (H) Indicates HONORS class (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network 14

Government & Public Administration

Government affects Americans in countless ways. In a democratic society, government is the means of expressing the public will. This includes a variety of activities. In fact, virtually every occupation can be found within government. There are, however, some activities that are unique to government. The federal government defends us from foreign aggression; represents American interests abroad; deliberates passes and enforces laws; and administers many different programs. State and local governments pass laws or ordinances and provide vital services to constituents. There are many opportunities in government in every career area. The Government and Public Administration Career Cluster focuses on those careers that are unique to government and not contained in another Career Cluster.

The Seven Pathways Governance  Legislative Assistant  Congressional Aide  Lobbyist  County Commissioner  Legislators  Mayor  Governor  Lieutenant Governor  Postmaster National Security  Combat Control Officer  Missile and Space Systems Officer  Submarine Officer  Infantry Officer and Specialist  Air Defense Artillery Officer  Military Intelligence Officer  Cryptographer  Intelligence Analyst

Foreign Service  Foreign Service Officer  Diplomatic Officer  Consular Officer  Ambassador  Diplomatic Courier  Peace Corps  Translator

Regulation  Investigator/Examiner  Code Inspector  Bank Examiner  Election Supervisor  Child Support Officer  Cargo Inspector  Border Inspector  Aviation Safety Officer

Revenue and Taxation  Tax Examiner  Tax Clerk  Revenue Agent  Internal Revenue Investigator  Auditor  Lawyer

Public Management and Administration  Court Administrator or Clerk  City or County Clerk  City Council Member  City Manager  Purchasing Manager  Political Scientists

Planning  Planner  Census Enumerator  Census Clerk  Federal Aid Coordinator  Economic Development Coordinator  Chief of Vital Statistics

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Government & Public Administration Careers Social Studies Courses AP Psychology (ER) Human Behavior (ER) Economics (H) Consumer Economics Middle East Studies Psychology (ER) Sociology (ER) Wisconsin Native American History (ER) World Geography World History I (H) World History II (H)* World History Survey * Indicates a prerequisite (H) Indicates HONORS class (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network 15

Health Science This Health Science Career Cluster orients students to careers that promote health, wellness, and diagnosis as well as treat injuries and diseases. Some of the careers involve working directly with people, while others involve research into diseases or collecting and formatting data and information. Work locations are varied and may be in hospitals, medical or dental offices or laboratories, cruise ships, medivac units, sports arenas, space centers, or within the community.

The Five Pathways Therapeutic Services  Athletic Trainer  Certified Nurse Assistant  Dental Hygienist  Paramedic  Massage Therapist  Anesthesiologist  Chiropractor

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Pharmacist Physician Registered Nurse Respiratory Therapist Surgical Technician Dentist

Support Services  Biomedical Clinical Engineer  Central Services Technician  Dietary Technician  Hospital Maintenance Engineer  Materials Management Technician

Diagnostic Services  Medical Lab Technologist  Nuclear Medicine Technologist  Pathologist  Phlebotomist  Radiologic Technologist

Health Informatics  Admitting Clerk  Data Analyst  Health Care Administrator  Health Information Coder  Medical Biller  Medical Information Technologist  Medical Librarian  Reimbursement Specialist  Transcriptionist Biotechnology Research and Development  Bioinformatics Specialist  Molecular Biologist  Biostatistician  Pharmacist  Microbiologist  Research Assistant  Sociologist  Geneticist  Mathematicians  Statisticians

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Health Science Careers Career Development Courses Nursing Assistant-YO-FVTC*

Science Courses Social Studies Courses Anatomy & Physiology* AP Psychology (ER) Astronomy Human Behavior (ER) Physical Education Courses Biology Psychology (ER) Advanced Bigger, Faster, Stronger* Biology II (H)* Sociology (ER) Bigger, Faster, Stronger Chemistry* Intro to Health Careers Medical Terminology-TC-FVTC Physical Science Physics (H)* * Indicates a prerequisite (H) Indicates HONORS class (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Hospitality & Tourism The Hospitality and Tourism Cluster prepares learners for careers in the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreational events and travel-related services. Hospitality operations are located in communities throughout the world.

The Four Pathways Restaurant and Food /Beverage Services  Food and Beverage Manager  Catering and Banquets Manager  Maître’s  Restaurant Owner  Executive Chef  Pastry and Specialty Chef  Cook  Bartender and Server  Banquet Setup Employee  Room Service Attendant

Lodging  Front Office Manager  Executive Housekeeper  Director of Sales and Marketing  Director of Operations  Rooms Division Manager  Front Desk Supervisor  Reservations Supervisor  Bell Captain  Sales Professional  Reservationist  Guestroom Attendant

Travel and Tourism  Event Planner  Convention Services Manager  Destination Manager  Heritage Tourism Developer  Interpreter  Meeting Planner  Tour Guide  Tour Operator  Travel Agent  Tour and Ticket Reservationist  Tourism Marketing Specialist  Welcome Center Supervisor

Recreation, Amusements and Attractions  Club Manager  Club Event Planner  Club Membership Developer  Parks and Garden Director  Resort instructor  Gaming and Casino Supervisor  Fair/Festival Event Planner  Fairs/Festival Promotional Developer  Park Ranger  Recreation Directors  Umpire  Zookeeper

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Hospitality & Tourism Careers AgriScience Courses Food Products & Processing* Food Science Forestry/Wildlife Management Business and Information Technology Courses Business Law (ER) Entrepreneurship* Intro to Marketing (ER) * Indicates a prerequisite (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Human Services This career cluster prepares individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.

The Five Pathways Early Childhood Development and Services  Assistant Director Childcare Facilities  Childcare Assistant/Worker  Director, Childcare Facilities  Educator for Parents  Nanny  Preschool Teacher  Teacher’s Assistant

Personal Care Services  Cosmetologist  Embalmer  Funeral Attendant  Funeral Director  Nail Technician  Personal Trainer  Skin Care Specialist  Spa Attendant

Counseling and Mental Health Services Family and Community Services  Career Counselor  Adult Day Care Worker  Clinical and Counseling Psychologist  Community Service Director  HIV/Aids Counselor  Coordinator of Volunteers  Marriage, Child and Family Counselor  Director, Religious Activities/Education Programs  Mental Health Counselor  Emergency and Relief Worker  Rehabilitation Counselor  Geriatric Service Worker  Sociologist  Grief Counselor  School Counselor  Social and Human Services Assistant  Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder  Social Services Worker Counselor Consumer Services  Consumer Advocate  Consumer Affairs Officer  Financial Counselor  Consumer Research Department Representative  Investment Advisor  Employee Benefits Representative  Market Researcher

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Human Services Careers Career Development Courses ECE Certificate-YO-NTC (ER)* Teacher Assistant* Social Studies Courses AP Psychology (ER)* Human Behavior (ER) Psychology (ER) Sociology * Indicates a prerequisite (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Information Technology Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework; For Entry Level, Technical, and Professional Careers Related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software, Multimedia, and Systems Integration Services. Anyone preparing for an IT career should have a solid grounding in math and science.

The Four Pathways Network Systems  Network Administrator  Network Technician  PC Support Specialist  Telecommunications Network Technician  Data Communications Analyst  Security Administrator

Information Support Services  Database Administrator  Enterprise Systems Engineer  Help Desk Specialist  Technical Support Engineer  Technical Writer  Instructional Designer  Application Integrator

Programming and Software Development  Software Applications Architect  Operating Systems Design/Engineer  Computer Programmer  Game Programmer  Applications Engineer

Interactive Media  Web Designer  Webmaster  3D Animator  Virtual Reality Specialist  Multimedia Producer  Graphic Artist

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Information Technology Careers Business and Information Technology Courses Cyber Literacy for the Digital Age (ER) Google Apps Web Essentials* * Indicates a prerequisite (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security The Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Cluster helps prepare students for careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.

The Five Pathways Correction Services  Warden  Jail Administrator  Program Coordinator and Counselor  Public Information Officer  Correctional Trainer  Case Manager  Community Corrections Practitioner  Probation/Parole Officer  Corrections Officer  Detention Deputy  Youth Services Worker

Security and Protective Services  Security Director  Security Systems Designer  Physical Security Specialist  Information Systems Security Specialist  Computer Forensics Specialist  Private/Cooperate Investigator  Security Trainer/Educator  Loss Prevention Specialist  Security Systems Technician  Certified Security Officer  Armored Car Guard

Legal Services  Judge  Magistrate  Attorney  Case Management Specialist  Legal Assistant  File and Document Manager  Investigator  Law Clerk

Law Enforcement Services  Criminal Investigator and Special Agent  Immigration and Customs Inspector  Federal Marshall  Police Detective and Criminal Investigator  Police, Fire and Ambulance Dispatcher  Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff  Private Detective and Investigator  Police and Patrol Officer  Evidence Technician

Emergency and Fire Management Services  Emergency Management and Response Coordinator  Emergency Planning Manager  Emergency Medical Technician  Fire Fighter  Hazardous Materials Responder  Dispatcher  Training Officer  Rescue Worker

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Careers Social Studies Courses AP Psychology (ER)* Human Behavior (ER) Psychology (ER) Sociology * Indicates a prerequisite (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Manufacturing This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products. Careers also include related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.

The Six Pathways Production  Assemblers  Automated Manufacturing Technicians  Bookbinders  Calibration Technicians  Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers  Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators  Medical Appliance Makers  Tool and Die Makers

Manufacturing Production Process Development  Design Engineers  Industrial Engineers  Labor Relations Managers  Manufacturing Engineers  Power Generating and Reactor Plant Operators  Precision Inspectors, Testers and Graders  Process Improvement Technicians  Production Managers

Maintenance, Installation, and Repair  Biomedical Equipment Technicians  Communication System Installers/Repairers  Instrument Control Technician  Job/Fixture Designers  Laser Systems Technicians  Meter Installers/Repairers  Security System Installers/Repairers

Quality Assurance  Calibration Technicians  Inspectors  Lab Technician  Process Control Technician  Quality Control Technician  Quality Engineer

Logistics and Inventory Control  Dispatchers  Freight, Stock and Material Movers  Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators  Logistical Engineers  Logisticians  Material Handlers  Process Improvement Technicians  Traffic Managers

Health, Safety and Environmental Assurance  Environmental Engineers  Environmental Specialists  Health and Safety Representatives  Safety Coordinators  Safety Engineers  Safety Team Leaders  Safety Technicians

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Manufacturing Careers AgriScience Courses Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Engineering & Mechanics

Technology and Engineering Courses Building Construction I* Building Construction II* Drafting* Business and Information Technology Courses Intro to Technology Education Cyber Literacy for the Digital Age (ER) Metalworking I* Google Apps Metalworking II* Small Gas Engines* Woods I* Woods II* * Indicates a prerequisite (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Marketing, Sales & Service This diverse career cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.

The Seven Pathways Management and Entrepreneurship  Chief Executive Officer  Entrepreneur  Franchisee  Independent Distributer  Owner  Partner  President  Small Business Owner

Professional Sales and Marketing  Account Executive  Broker  Field Representative  Regional Sales Manager  Retail Sales Specialist  Sales Executive  Technical Sales Specialist

Marketing Information Management and Research  Brand Manager  Database Manager  Director of Market Development  Product Planner  Research Associate  Strategic Planner, Marketing

Buying and Merchandising  Clerk  Department Manager  Merchandise Buyer  Merchandising Manager  Operations Manager  Retail Marketing Coordinator  Sales Associate  Store Manager

Distribution and Logistics  Distribution Coordinator  Inventory Manager/Analyst  Logistics Analyst/Engineer  Logistics Manager  Materials Manager  Shipping/Receiving Administrator  Shipping/Receiving Clerk  Warehouse Manager

Marketing Communications and Promotion  Advertising Manager  Art/Graphics Director  Creative Director  Interactive Media Specialist  Marketing Associate  Public Relations Manager  Sales Representative

E-Marketing  Copywriter/Designer  Customer Support Specialist  E-Commerce Director  E-Merchandising Manager  Fulfillment Manager  On-Line Market Researcher  Site Architect

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Marketing, Sales and Service Careers Career Development Courses Publication Production* Business and Information Technology Courses Business Law (ER) Entrepreneurship* Intro to Marketing (ER) * Indicates a prerequisite (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics A career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics is exciting, challenging, and ever-changing. Learners who pursue one of these career fields will be involved in planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

The Two Pathways Science & Mathematics  Biologist  Chemist  Geneticist  Physicist  Quality-Control Scientist  Mathematician  Statistician  Research Technician  Science Teacher  Lab Technician

Engineering and Technology  Aeronautical Engineer  Architectural Engineer  Biotechnology Engineer  Chemical Engineer  Civil Engineer  Construction Engineer  Industrial Engineer  Mechanical Engineer  Materials Lab and Supply Technician  Quality Technician

Marion High School Courses Supporting Knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Careers AgriScience Courses Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Engineering & Mechanics

Science Courses Technology and Engineering Courses Anatomy & Physiology* Building Construction I* Astronomy Building Construction II* Biology Drafting* Math Courses Biology II (H)* Intro to Technology Education AP Calculus AB (ER)* Chemistry* Metalworking I* AP Statistics (ER)* Ecology Metalworking II* Pre-Calculus (H)* Geology Woods I* Physics (H)* Woods II* * Indicates a prerequisite (H) Indicates HONORS class (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Transportation, Distribution & Logistics This diverse Career Cluster exposes students to careers and businesses involved in the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and products by road, air, rail and water. It also includes related professional and technical support services such as infrastructure planning and management, logistic services, and the maintenance of mobile equipment and facilities.

The Six Pathways Transportation Operations  Transportation Managers  Pilots  Locomotive Engineers  Flight Engineers and Attendants  Truck and Bus Drivers  Air Traffic Controllers  Ship and Boat Captains  Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Logistics Planning and Management  Logisticians  Logistics Managers  Logistics Engineers and Analysts  Consultants  International Logistics Specialists

Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance  Industrial Equipment Mechanic  Electricians and Technicians  Facility Maintenance Managers and Engineers  Mobile Equipment Maintenance Managers, Technicians and Mechanics  Diesel Engine Specialists

Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations  Storage and Distribution Managers  Warehouse Managers  Industrial and Packaging Engineers  Shipping and Receiving Supervisors  Production, Planning and Expediting Clerks  Freight and Material Movers and Supervisors

Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management and Regulations  Traffic Control  Urban and Regional Planners  Vehicle and System Inspectors  Federal, State and Local Government Transportation Agency Centers

Sales and Service  Reservation and Travel Agents  Cargo and Freight Agents  Customer Service Managers and Representatives  Customer Order and Billing Supervisors

Marion High School Courses for Supporting Knowledge in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Careers AgriScience Courses Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Engineering & Mechanics

Technology and Engineering Courses Auto Service Fundamentals-TC-NTWC* Building Construction I* Building Construction II* Drafting* Intro to Technology Education Metalworking I* Metalworking II* Woods I* Woods II* * Indicates a prerequisite

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Graduation Plan Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Career Cluster: ____________________________________________________________ Career Pathway(s): _________________________________________________________ Highest Education Desired:

High School Freshman Year

Technical College

2/4 Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Subject

Credits

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Class

Credits

English- 4.0 credits

1.0

English 9

1.0

English 10

1.0

Math- 3.0 credits

1.0

Science- 3.0 credits

1.0

Social Studies3.0 credits

Physical Education1.5 Credit Health- .5 credit

1.0

0.5 0.5

1.0 Physical Science

1.0

Class English 11 or American Lit (H)

1.0 Biology

1.0

.5

0.5

Economics (H) or Consumer Economics

.5

0.5

US Government

0.5

0.5

US History

Physical Education 9 Health (Grade 8)

Not required, but highly recommended for students seeking to attend 4 year universities

.5

Electives- 8.5 credits

Total: 24.0 Credits

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Personal Finance & Career Development

Senior Year Credits 1.0

Class Senior English or English Lit (H)

Academic and Career Development Courses Credits Course Name VARIES Alternative Education Online Class* .5 Assistant Child Care Teacher .75 CAPP Elementary/Secondary Education (ER) .5 College & Career Readiness-TC-CMN (ER) VARIES Early College Credit Program* 2.25 ECE Certificate-YO-NTC (ER)* VARIES Independent Study* .5 Intro to Health Careers 19-20 .5 Personal Finance and Career Development .5 Publication Production* 0.0 Resource Power Hour .25 RTI English/Math 0.0 Study Hall .5 Teacher Assistant* .5 Workplace Experience* .75 Thinking Critically & Creatively-TC-NTC (ER) VARIES Youth Apprenticeship* * Indicates a prerequisite (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Alternative Education Online Class Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: VARIES Prerequisite(s): Approved Alternative Education Online Class Application Course Description: The Marion High School has implemented an alternative way to recover credits and to enrich our offerings through online programs called Odysseyware or WVS. Each student request will be handled on an individual basis following they meet TWO of the SIX criteria listed on the application. Classes are all online and are self-paced. The teacher will help student set goals/benchmarks for completing of the class for a semester or yearlong. These classes’ grades will be checked at each grading period the same as regular classes offered by Marion High School. For more information, pick up an application in the Student Services Office. Assistant Child Care Teacher (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: .5 Course Description: This course is excellent for students who are interested in a career in which they are working with children (teacher, counseling, childcare, psychology, social work, community services). The course will emphasize the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of children, birth to adolescent. Students will focus on the application of child development principles to the care of children while in group settings. Students are required to complete 10 hours of observation and/or instruction in a child-centered environment. Upon completion of the course, observation hours, 85% attendance, and a grade of C or better, the student will receive a DPI Skills Certificate which allows them to be employed as an Assistant Child Care Teacher. The DPI and the Wisconsin Technical College System have entered into an agreement whereby three elective credits may be awarded for successful completion of this course upon enrollment in a WTCS Early Childhood Program. CAPP Elementary/Secondary Education (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: .75 Course Description: The main purpose of this course is to develop an informed understanding of what it means to be a professional K-12 teacher and to encourage critical perspectives of the relationship between the individual, school, and society. The course is designed to help foster cultural awareness at the individual and systemic levels and to promote equity and social justice in educational practices and in the community as a whole. Students will examine their own educational backgrounds and analyze influences that have shaped them as members of society and potential educators. We will explore a wide range of education topics, including diversity and equity, historical contexts of school in society, the politics of education, teachers’ and students’ roles, educational philosophy, pedagogy, and curriculum. Because this is a teacher education course, there will be opportunities to lead the class in discussion and activities. Cost to student is $300 if they choose the credit from UW-Oshkosh. 26

College & Career Readiness-TC-CMU (ERVING) Grade: 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course is designed to help 12th grade students to create greater success in college and in life. By reading On Course (our textbook), you’ll learn empowering strategies that have helped others create great success. By keeping a guided journal, you’ll discover how to apply these success strategies to achieve your own goals and dreams. By completing study skills plans, you’ll design a personalized learning system that will allow you to create deep and lasting learning and earn higher grades as a result. By participating in class activities and focused conversations, and by completing a course project, you will further improve your ability to stay On Course to your success. Once you make these new strategies your own through application, you’ll have the ability to dramatically improve the outcome of your life—academically, professionally, and personally. NOTE: A Dual/Transcripted Credit (TC) is a college course taught by a College of Menominee Nation (CMN) transcripted credit certified high school teacher at the high school. A high school student earns credit at their high school and college credit through NTC that transfers to any WI post-secondary institution. Early College Credit Program Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Varies, based on amount of credit taken at college level (1 college credit = .25 high school credit) Prerequisite(s): Will be determined by the school board Course Description: The Early College Credit Program (ECCP) allows full time Marion High School students who meet program requirements to take postsecondary courses at a Wisconsin technical college or other institution of higher education if there is NOT a comparable course offered in the school district. A maximum of 18 postsecondary credits may be earned through ECCP or any past programs (Youth Options or Course Options). For more information, pick up an application in the Student Services Office. NOTE: If a student receives a failing grade in an Early College Credit Program course, the student’s parent or guardian is required to reimburse the school district the amount paid on the student’s behalf. ECE Certificate-YO-NTC (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 2.25 Credit (9.0 college credits) Prerequisite(s): Assistant Child Care Teacher or School Counselor Consent Course Description: This certificate is designed to provide the minimum education and training requirements required by the state of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to work in a child care setting. Three courses (ECE: FOUNDATIONS OF ECE, ECE: GUIDING CHILD BEHAVIOR and ECE: ART MUSIC & LANG ARTS) are taken in succession to complete the certificate program in one year. For more information, please visit the NTC Early Childhood Education website. NOTE: If a student receives a failing grade in a Youth Options course, the student’s parent or guardian is required to reimburse the school district the amount paid on the student’s behalf. Independent Study Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Approved Independent Study Application Course Description: On occasion, independent study may be an option for a particular student. Generally, independent study will follow one of three options: (1) A student and teacher will determine that the student ought to go beyond a course or curriculum’s normal upper limit and independent study is the best way to do so, (2) A student and teacher will determine that a student ought to pursue coursework not currently available in the schedule, and that independent study is the best way to do so. (3) A student needs a course in this handbook for graduation, but has schedule conflicts. For more information, pick up an application in the Student Services Office. Introduction to Health Careers Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Offered: 2019-20 Course Description: Many of the fastest growing occupations in Wisconsin are concentrated in health services. Factors contributing to industry growth include our aging population and its need for increased health services as well as increased use of medical technology for diagnosis and treatment. This semester long elective for 10 th grade and up students will help students identify and evaluate potential health careers based on interests and abilities. This class will explore many aspects of Health Careers including; Diagnostics Services, Therapeutic Services, Environmental Services, Informational Services, Educational Health and more. Meet real health care professionals and chart your course for a career in health care. If you have an interest to becoming a health care professional this 27

class is for you. NOTE: This course does NOT apply towards Science credits towards graduation. Personal Finance and Career Development Grade: 11 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Learn how to navigate the financial decisions related to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, taxes, saving, investing, buying/leasing a vehicle and living independently. Develop financial literacy skills and an understanding of financial principles will provide the basis for responsible citizenship and career success. Instruction in personal finance prepares students to function effectively as consumers, savers, investors, entrepreneurs, and active citizens. Students will also be learning about career options with a focus on using employment information effectively, acquiring and improving job seeking and interview skills, composing job applications and resumes, and learning the skills needed to remain in and advance within the workplace. Publication Production Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters on rotational days, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent Course Description: Students will create, market, and sell the school yearbook and will therefore be required to attend certain school events. Students will gain experience in several components of writing, editing, layout, and production while producing the publication. Emphasis is placed on journalistic writing and technology used for publication. NOTE: This course does NOT apply towards English credit for graduation. A limited number of juniors will be allowed to repeat this course as seniors with the consent of the instructor. Resource Power Hour Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 0.0 Credit Course Description: Resource Power Hour or RPH is a common study hall hour for students. For the teacher it gives them time to reteach, provide feedback, give additional support, meet learning objectives and improve student performance. During this period, a teacher will be responsible for facilitating arrangements with their students to receive help who are failing or just need help. Student will get a pass or be able to check out of their assigned RPH study hall. Student will be held accountable through the check in/out sheet and must report to their destination and remain there for the remainder of the hour. RTI English/Math Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Quarter, .25 Credit Course Description: Students who score low on standardized tests for the school and state, struggle in classes and have teacher referral will be in interventions to build up their academic deficiencies. This will be a quarterly placement and will be reviewed at the end of each quarter to see if the extra support is needed. Letters are sent home to inform parents on specific details about student progress and placement. Study Hall Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, 0.0 Credit Course Description: Regular education students who are not credit deficient are allowed one semester long study hall. Students may not leave the study hall during the first two days of each semester (unless otherwise approved by the building principal). After the first two days of each semester students may leave the study area if the student gives the study hall teacher a pass from another staff member indicating a specific destination. If students would like to go to the IMC, they need to show their Skyward account as proof of no missing assignments and no Fs. Students are expected to bring study materials/homework/reading materials with them to study hall. Teacher Assistant Grade Level: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, 0.5 Credit Prerequisite(s): C’s or above in all courses, no behavioral referrals and no unexcused absences the prior semester and an approved Teacher Assistant Application Course Description: Student will assist teachers by helping with projects, prepping materials, or working with students one-on-one. Students need to turn in the Teacher’s Assistant contract, work log, supervisor evaluation and summary paper to receive credit for this course. For more information, pick up an application in the Student Services Office. NOTE: Students will receive a Pass/Fail grade for this course. 28

Thinking Critically & Creatively-TC-NTC (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credits (3.0 college credits) Course Description: This course provides instruction in the vital, realistic, and practical methods of thinking which are in high demand in all occupations of substance today. Decision making, problem solving, detailed analysis of ideas, troubleshooting, argumentation, persuasion, creativity, setting goals and objective, and more are considered in depth as the student applies specific thinking strategies and tools to situations in a wide variety of workplace, personal, academic, and cultural situations. Classroom instruction is demonstration, discussion, project and teamwork based. Assignments range from the short and simple to the detailed and complex. Reality and practicality are the focuses all through the course. NOTE: A Dual/Transcripted Credit (TC) is a technical college course taught by a Northcentral Technical College (NTC) transcripted credit certified high school teacher. A high school student earns credit at their high school and college credit through NTC that transfers to any WI post-secondary institution. Workplace Experience Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Up to 2.0 credits per year Prerequisite(s): co-current enrollment or successful completion of Personal Finance and Career Development and an approved Workplace Experience Learning Agreement form Course Description: Work experience, in and out of school, can provide an opportunity for you to gain the best educational benefits of both the school system and the employment sector of society. Gain real world work experiences that will prepare you for future employment, utilize the lessons learned at school through their application at a work site, and see the connection between school attitudes and performances as they relate to job prospects and employer expectations. For more information, pick up an application with the Alternative Education Teacher. NOTE: Students are required to find employment before signing up for this course. Youth Apprenticeship Program Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: 1.0 credit/semester as Juniors, 1.5 Credit/semester as Seniors Prerequisite(s): minimum 2.0 GPA and an approved Wolf River School-to-Work Application Course Description: Youth Apprenticeship places juniors and seniors in apprenticeship training programs consisting of occupational classes in a classroom environment and work-site training. You receive paid work-site training at a local business and are responsible for all transportation costs associated with program participation. You take classes at MHS necessary to meet graduation requirements at Marion High School. You have a class each semester in the occupational area of your apprenticeship program through the Wisconsin Technical College System- you earn high school credits from Marion High School for these courses (1 college credit = .25 high school credit). For more information, pick up an application in the Student Services Office.

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AgriScience Courses Credits .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5

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Course Name Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Engineering & Mechanics Aquaculture Critter Care/Veterinary Science Food Products & Processing* Food Science Forestry/Wildlife Management Greenhouse Management Horticulture & Your Home Landscape Design & Construction Large Animal Science Leadership Outdoor Recreation-DNR Certification Plant Science * Indicates a prerequisite

10th X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

11th X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

12th X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Agricultural Biotechnology Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: In this course, students get to become scientists and researchers, designing their own experiments to explore the natural world. From experimental radishes to hatching baby chicks to genetic testing and stem cell technology, students explore the biological world in a rigorous hands on, project based environment. With in-depth lectures, lots of discussions, and even more labs, students build their scientific strengths and perform meaningful experiments. Some students may choose to apply for state and national grants to develop their experiments into real scientific research. In this class, every day begins in the greenhouse and ends with meaningful hands-on lessons. This is also an ideal class for students who want strong preparation for the science portion of the ACT Exam. Agricultural Engineering & Mechanics Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course will give students the opportunity to discover the various aspects of Agricultural Engineering and Mechanics. Students will explore the basic principles and concepts of mechanical areas in agriculture such as Electricity, Surveying, Agricultural Power Systems, and Irrigation Systems. This class will involve hands on activities and possible field trips to learn more about mechanical systems used in Agriculture. Students will learn about the opportunity to get involved in their career and leadership development activities offered through FFA. Aquaculture Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester: .5 Credit Course Description: As the world’s freshwater supply of fish declines, and the demand for fish increases, the importance of raising fish to meet the demand becomes incredibly important. This class will raise fish in the classroom as well as make use of the Marion Pond to learn how to efficiently raise a quality product for today’s consumer. The class will evaluate the engineering fish rearing systems, perform water testing, and learn how to use bio filtration to help maintain a healthy fish rearing system. Topics include aquaculture careers, Wisconsin & global aquaculture, nutrition, stocking rates, and species identification and selection.

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Critter Care/Veterinary Science Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course offers animal lovers and those interested in a career in veterinary science an opportunity to explore the small animal field. Pets are very popular in homes today, and it is vital that people understand how to care for their animals properly, as well as understand the animal welfare issues faced by today’s animal owners. Topics include nutrition, health, daily care, spaying, neutering, and declawing. Labs will revolve around proper grooming, feeding, handling, and health practices. Animals discussed include dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, mice, reptiles, and caged birds. Food Products & Processing Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Food Science Course Description: This course focuses on the science of production and processing of food. Learn about how food technology is changing agriculture. You will learn about careers and the science related to food. Create projects and research food history. Study everything from apples to zucchini, chocolate and cheese and other tasty treats. This fast growing career field is one to take a look at! FFA projects will be incorporated. Food Science Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: What’s inside of a hotdog? Why does bread rise? How do products get from the producer to the consumer? Students will study the nutrition and processing of dairy foods, vegetables, and meats in this handson course. Topics will include food science careers, food preservation methods, health & food sanitation, food inspection, grading, and processing techniques. Products made in class may include cheeses, yogurt, ice cream, dehydrating fruits & vegetables, & sauerkraut. How to process your own venison will also be covered during the course. Forestry/Wildlife Management Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the Forestry and the Forest Industry and a deeper appreciation for our wildlife & natural resources. Students will explore the importance of forests and products derived from the forest industry with industry speakers, possible field trips, and hands-on projects and activities in the classroom. Topics include tree identification, land and forest measurements, forest management, harvesting and restoration, and wildfires, careers, wildlife species native to Wisconsin, hunting, trapping, and fishing. State laws regulating hunting and fishing will be studied, as well as property laws, ownership, and sales. A taxidermy unit will require students to prepare either a small game animal, for which the student is responsible for providing the animal and paying for all material costs. The outdoors will be the classroom several times thought the semester, please be prepared for the elements. Students will learn about the opportunity to get involved in their career and leadership development activities offered through FFA. Greenhouse Management Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: The greenhouse becomes our classroom as we study the methods of producing plants. We will be preparing plants for market, and gaining knowledge of when they need to be produced. We will also take a look at the different marketing function’s contribution to any organization producing and selling products. Other topics that we will look at include buyer behavior, products, channels of distribution, promotion, pricing and social issues within marketing. Activities include developing a marketing plan for the annual spring plant sale, as well as advanced units on hydroponics and greenhouse management. Horticulture & Your Home Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This is a course in the growing industry of horticulture. The four main industries in Horticulture will be addressed – fruit and vegetable production, landscape management, nursery operations, and floriculture. Basic plant and soil science, propagation, landscaping and gardening are key units. Also, students will make corsages, study flower arranging and identification of plants and equipment. Students will be involved in greenhouse, and will participate in several labs. The remainder will be lecture, discussion and visual presentation. 31

Landscape Design & Construction Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Why pay a professional landscaper when you can landscape your property for half the cost? Landscape Design & Construction covers all areas of landscaping from planning, landscape design, lawn development, lawn care, tree and shrub pruning, and gardening. During the course of the semester, students will design a landscape plan on paper, and landscape design software. Benefits & disadvantages of different landscape construction materials are discussed. Students will be given the opportunity to apply technical information gained through study to actual practice by working on landscaping projects around the community. Large Animal Science Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: Livestock production is an important part of agriculture in Wisconsin. People are dependent on livestock production for supplies of food and clothing. Animal Science offers students the opportunity to learn about breeding, feeding, genetics, nutrition, anatomy, and physiology of livestock animals – swine, horses, poultry, sheep, dairy, and beef cattle. A large portion of this course will cover the evaluation, showing, and judging of selected animals. Leadership Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Students will learn about leadership as it affects individuals, organizations, and systems in food, fiber, and natural resources enterprises. This class explores the skills and abilities needed to be an influential leader in our school, home, and community. Students will learn to be confident public speakers, to run a meeting, to effectively work as a team, to be a group leader, and most importantly to be involved in the community. Students will explore leadership roles, learning styles and human relations skills for personal growth and career success. Emphasis will be on community service, goal setting and individual projects. FFA projects will be incorporated. Outdoor Recreation-DNR Certification Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course provides students with the opportunity to learn more about the great outdoors. By taking this course, student will also have the opportunity to get DNR Certifications for Hunters Safety, Boaters Safety, ATV Safety, Snowmobile Safety, and Trappers Education. Learning about the rules and regulations step by step and the WI DNR will also be covered in each unit. The outdoors will be the classroom several times throughout the semester, please be prepared for the elements. Students will learn about the opportunity to get involved in their career and leadership development activities offered through FFA. Plant Science Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Why did my favorite plant die? How can plants grow without the use of soil? Figure out these questions and more! The horticulture industry is one of the fastest growing areas in agriculture. This course addresses the topics of basic anatomy, morphology, & development of plants. Units covered include indoor plants, pruning, vegetable garden seed propagation, growing media, plant hormones and growth regulators, watering practices, drying flowers, bedding plants, and corsage construction.

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Business & Information Technology Courses Credits 1.0 1.0 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5

Course Name 9th 10th Accounting I (ER) X Accounting II (ER)* Business Law (ER) Cyber Literacy for the Digital Age (ER) X Entrepreneurship* X Google Apps X X Intro to Marketing (ER) X Web Essentials* X * Indicates a prerequisite (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network

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Accounting I (ERVING) Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: What is a credit? What is a debit? How do businesses figure prices to make a profit? This high school course in accounting involves principles and methods of recording business transactions and the preparation of financial statements with emphasis on the records of a sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations. Accounting II (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Accounting I Course Description: Advanced accounting picks up where Accounting I left off and deals with review of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on cost accounting and corporation management. Note: Students meeting specified competencies in this course will qualify for advanced standing credits at NTWC in Accounting I. Business Law (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: In this course, the students will gain an understanding of what business law is and why it exists. They will learn what is considered a crime, a tort, a legal contract, and how all of these affect the consumer and business. This will be accomplished through the use of case studies and problems presented in the book along with current events. The students will also be taken on a field trip to the courthouse to see actual cases. Upon completing the course, the students will have a better understanding of how law influences the world. Cyber Literacy for the Digital Age (ERVING) Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course is a semester long course that will equip students with the knowledge, tools and resources they will need to adapt, grow and stay safe in today's ever-changing technological world. From cyber bullying and identity theft, to social networking and Internet threats presented with concepts and real cases. Entrepreneurship Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Google Apps Course Description: Do you know someone who owns his or her own business? Do you want to be your own boss? Do you have the goal of owning highly successful company? These are only a few of the reasons why thousands of people in the United States become entrepreneurs. Students will learn skills necessary to run their own business. These concepts include: marketing, acquiring financing, managing, and the legal requirements of owning and operating a small business will be explored.

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Google Apps Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Explore Google Applications found in Google Drive including Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Gmail, Search, Drawing, Sites and Slides. Learn proper search techniques with the Google PowerSearch activities. Reinforce your keyboarding skills, learn appropriate ways to format various documents (reports, tables, and correspondence), improve proofreading and editing skills, create digital presentations, simple spreadsheets/charts and investigate careers. The course is also infused with file management and electronic storage basics, cyber safety, ethical use of technology & working efficiently. Intro to Marketing (ERVING) Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course will give you the foundations and functions of marketing. Students will then be able to create a marketing plan, create and distribute a product, set a price, promote the product, and then learn how to manage the risks and finances. Web Essentials Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Google Apps Course Description: This course will allow students to apply their creativity to a variety of design principles and learn the basics of computer programming including computer history, components/peripherals, web page design, video editing, social media and e-marketing, and game design using programming languages like scratch, python, javascript, css and html. Students will use technology tools in a hands-on lab setting to engage in high demand IT skills while exploring their creativity.

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English Courses Credits Course Name 9th 10th 11th 12th 1.0 American Literature (H)* X 1.0 English 9 X 1.0 English 10 X 1.0 English 11 X 1.0 English Literature (H)* X .5 Film Studies (ER) X X .5 Gothic Literature (ER) X X 1.0 Senior English X * Indicates a prerequisite (H) Indicates HONORS class (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network Students are REQUIRED to complete the following sequence of English courses:    

9th Grade: English 9 10th Grade: English 10 11th Grade: English 11 or American Literature (HONORS) 12th Grade: Senior English or English Literature (HONORS)

American Literature (HONORS) Grade: 11 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in English 10 and Instructor Consent Course Description: This class is the first of two classes that prepare students with the analytical skills necessary to succeed and prepare for college by including a variety of readings and writing assignments. The class focuses on answering the question, “What makes a classic a classic?” The class is organized in units that each focus on one basic element of literature. This junior-level class covers units on themes, characterization in drama and novels, narrative technique, and imagery. In each unit, students read fiction, non-fiction, and poetry and examine how the author employs the element in the question. Writing assignments respond to readings. In addition to those assignments, students write an extensive research essay. Students also complete a research presentation that involves researching an author and his or her historical and literary contexts. NOTE: This course is recommended for college bound students. English 9 Grade: 9 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: In this course students build their skills of reading literature and informational texts; argumentative, informative, and narrative writing; speaking and listening; and grammar and vocabulary. The reading portion of course begins with reading short narrative texts. It continues with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and later a literature-based research project that combines literary and informational texts. In addition, students will read a classic novel and young adult realistic novel. Both research-based responses in speech and writing are integrated throughout the curriculum. Students respond to, research, and learn from authors read in class. English 10 Grade: 10 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: English 10 is a required course for all sophomores. Its purpose is to expand on real world skills in writing, reading, speaking and listening. Varied literary forms are offered to recognize author’s style and techniques, to accumulate referential background and to appreciate the novel. These skills are then applied to performance tasks that are relevant to students’ lives.

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English 11 Grade: 11 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: In this course, students advance toward college and career readiness in their skills of reading literature and informational texts; argumentative, informative, and narrative writing; speaking and listening; and grammar and vocabulary. Students complete a variety of research, speech, and writing projects after being prompted with literary and informational texts. Students complete research essays and presentations throughout the year. Students also do a community service project in which they apply the ideas researched. Finally, students read a novel and mimic its elements at a multi-media storytelling event. English Literature (HONORS) Grade: 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in American Literature (Honors) and Instructor Consent Course Description: This class is the second of two classes that prepare students for college by developing and fostering college-level writing skills. Using a new set of texts, this class also focuses on the question “What makes a classic a classic?” This builds on the skills introduced American Literature and also includes units each focused on how an author uses a literary element or develops a common literary theme. After an introductory unit on developing the foundations of literary analysis, students focus on satire, tragedy and comedy, poetry, symbolism, morality in literature, science fiction and point of view. Students complete a variety of creative and analytical writing assignments in response to the literature they read. Similar to American Literature, students also complete a research project on an author and his or her historical and literary contexts. NOTE: This course is recommended for college bound students. Film Studies (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Students will view and respond to a variety of films and television shows representing various eras and genres. Assigned reading will include reference materials regarding the history of film and TV, genres, and formal analysis of visual media. Students will be expected to take notes in class one these topics as well. Writing assignments will include a formal analysis of the merit of a film or TV show. Gothic Literature (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This class focuses on the classic Gothic novels Dracula, Frankenstein, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and their influence on popular culture. It has a heavy emphasis on literature with a secondary focus on essay-writing skills. Major projects will include a creative writing extension of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a research project on a supernatural creature and its treatment in popular culture, an essay examining a theme in Dracula, and a persuasive essay related to Frankenstein. Senior English Grade: 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: Students continue to develop their skills of reading, responding, and mimicking informational and literary texts. Readings will include short stories, high-interest journalistic texts, plays, a choice of young adult novels that deal with Constitutional issues, and a science fiction novel from a teacher-approved selection. As students read these texts, they respond in a variety of writing and speaking assignments including informational, narrative, and argumentative pieces. Students will also complete a unit on writing for a career and practice writing resumes and cover letters.

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Fine Arts Courses Credits .5 .5 .5 .5 1.0 1.0 .5 .5 .5 .5

9th X

Course Name 3-Dimensional Art* Advanced Art* Advanced Drawing* Advanced Painting* Band* Concert Choir Drawing* General Music Intro to Art Painting*

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* Indicates a prerequisite 3-Dimensional Art Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Intro to Art Course Description: This course offers students experiences with three dimensional art forms such as clay hand building, jewelry, fibers, papers, wire, plaster, paper-mache and weaving. Students will explore cultures that utilized these methods for both decorative and functional purposes, from prehistoric times through current mixed media. Students will learn about possible careers in Product and Commercial Design, as well as artesian. Advanced Art Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Intro to Art, Painting and Drawing Course Description: This course is a more in-depth study of multiple two-dimensional and three-dimensional arts. Students will explore a deeper study of two-dimensional art such as painting and drawing. The different media may include watercolor, gauche, tempura and acrylic, pencil, chalk, pastels and colored pencil. Three-dimensional arts in form such as clay, plaster and weaving will be deeper explored. Advanced Drawing Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Intro to Art and Drawing Course Description: This course builds on the skills from Drawing with methods and media, such as pencil, graphite, chalk, pastels and colored pencil. Techniques in perspective, shading and anatomy will be enhanced. Graphic arts at a deeper level are included. Students continue building their creative portfolio. Advanced Painting Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Intro to Art and Painting Course Description: This course is builds on the skills from Painting with multiple two dimensional painting methods and media, such as encaustic, watercolor, gauche, tempera and acrylic. Students will explore various paintings and artist throughout the ages to advance their own skills. Students continue building their creative portfolio. Band Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Jr. High Band or by audition Course Description: Membership in the Marion High School band is open to those students who were members of the Junior High Band. Any other students must have the consent of the instructor before enrolling. Important: Band members are required to perform at selected home athletic events, all band concerts, and at band festivals or clinics. Band lessons are required.

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Concert Choir Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: Concert choir is open to all students who exhibit singing ability and enjoy singing in a group. Choir members are required to perform at all choir concerts and at concert event festivals or clinics. Choir lessons are required. Drawing Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Intro to Art Course Description: This fine arts course is an in-depth study of drawing methods and media, such as pencil, graphite, chalk, pastels and colored pencil. Techniques in perspective, shading and anatomy will be taught for successful drawing skills. Drawings will range from realism to animation. Graphic arts are included to better prepare students for future careers in fields such as Gaming and Animation, Media arts, Critiques, Visual Effects, Illustrator, Product and Industrial Design. Students will have the opportunity to build a creative portfolio with works of art both on canvas and computers. General Music Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: General Music is open to all students who desire to be involved with music in avenues other than chorus or band. This course will be designed to fit the interests and abilities of the students. Subject matter may include beginning music theory, history of rock, and creative listening. Intro to Art Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course is a prerequisite to other visual arts courses with a focus on the elements and principles of design. Students will learn the foundations of art both digitally and dimensionally to be more successful in more advance classes of Painting, Drawing and Crafts. Portfolios will be emphasized so students may be prepared for the multiple diverse careers in the visual arts, from fine arts to graphic arts. Painting Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Intro to Art Course Description: This course is an in-depth study of multiple two dimensional painting methods and media, such as encaustic, watercolor, gauche, tempera and acrylic. Students will explore various paintings and artist throughout the ages to advance their own skills. Color studies are a key component to this course. Students will have the opportunity to build a creative portfolio with works of art both on canvas and computers. Careers such as Visual Effects, Interior Design, Industrial and Residential, Curator and Set Design will be featured.

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Mathematics Courses Credits Course Name 9th 10th 11th 12th 1.0 AP Calculus AB (ER)* X 1.0 AP Statistics (ER)* X X 1.0 College Technical Math-TC-FVTC* X X 1.0 Integrated Math I X X 1.0 Integrated Math II* X X X 1.0 Integrated Math III* X X X 1.0 Pre-Calculus (H)* X X * Indicates a prerequisite (H) Indicates HONORS class (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network Mathematics Course Sequence AP Statistics Integrated Math III Integrated Math I

Integrated Math II

Pre-Calculus (H)

AP Calculus

College Technical Math-TC-FVTC If a student is struggling in math, a year of Pre-Algebra is offered through our Online Alternative Education program. 4-year college bound students should MINIMALLY complete Integrated Math III by the end of their junior year to be prepared for college entrance exams. NOTE: Colleges, universities and technical colleges recommend that students take FOUR years of high school mathematics. AP Calculus AB (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Pre-Calculus Course Description: The course will focus on the requirements for taking the College Board AP Calculus AB exam. Students should have a good background in mathematics. Topics should include Algebra, Trigonometry, and Analytic Geometry. Students should also have knowledge of rectangular and polar coordinates, equations and graphs, lines, conic sections, and functions. AP Statistics (ERVING) Grade: 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Three credits of math Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to many of the topics that they will encounter in a college level course. This math elective should be considered by students that are serious about attending college or technical school. The topics include an introduction to probability and statistics, frequency distributions, displaying and describing data, probability and counting rules, discrete probability distributions, the normal distribution, confidence intervals, simulation, and game theory. College Technical Math-TC-FVTC Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, 1 Credit (5.0 college credits) Prerequisite(s): Integrated Math II Course Description: Included topics are solving linear, quadratic, and rational equations; graphing; formula rearrangement; solving systems of equations; percent; proportions; and operations on polynomials, along with measurement systems; computational geometry; right and oblique triangle trigonometry; and trigonometric functions on the unit circle. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. NOTE: A Dual/Transcripted Credit (TC) is a technical college course taught by a Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) transcripted credit certified high school teacher at the high school. A high school student earns credit at their high school and college credit through FVTC that transfers to any WI post-secondary institution.

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Integrated Math I Grade: 9 and 10 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: This course is taught in a collaborative, cooperative, problem-solving style in preparation for the various exams administered by the State of Wisconsin. Curriculum topics covered will be functions and linear functions, transformations and solving, two-variable data and modeling, sequences, systems, congruence and coordinate geometry, exponential functions, inequalities, and constructions. Integrated Math II Grade: 9, 10 and 11 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Integrated Math I or Instructor Consent Course Description: The purpose of this course is the continued progress toward preparation for the various exams administered by the State of Wisconsin and for the assorted college placement exams. Factoring, probability, quadratic functions, right triangles and trigonometry, polygons, circles and solids, justification of reasoning, and proof are many of the topics that are covered. Integrated Math III Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Integrated Math II Course Description: Several of the topics include transformation of functions, solving systems and inequalities, inverse function and logarithms, trigonometric functions and series. The use of a graphing calculator is required for this course. NOTE: This course is recommended for college bound students. Pre-Calculus (HONORS) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Integrated Math III and Instructor Consent Course Description: Thus course is designed to prepare students for the first calculus course. Topics include: review and extension of algebra, functions, trigonometry, complex numbers and probability along with introducing conic sections, vectors and matrices. If time permits, some calculus topics may be introduced including rates of change, limits and area under a curve. NOTE: This course is recommended for college bound students.

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Physical Education Courses Credits .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5

Course Name Advanced Bigger, Faster, Stronger* Bigger, Faster, Stronger* Lifetime Activities Personal Fitness Physical Education 9 Team Sports * Indicates a prerequisite

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Important: Students with medical excuses need not participate in strenuous activities BUT are expected to attend the classes. They will take the written tests and an alternate plan will be adapted for the skills section. Advanced Bigger, Faster, Stronger Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters on rotational days, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Bigger, Faster, Stronger and Instructor Consent Course Description: This class will go above the mission of Bigger, Faster, Stronger is to encourage positive change in the lives of young people in sports fitness. Weight training units will include plyometrics, speed, agility, and flexibility training. In this advanced course, students will be demonstrating, providing leadership, and learning how to run a weight lifting program with percentages. Nutrition and stress management are also addressed. Participation, assignments, and quizzes will make up the student’s grade. Bigger, Faster, Stronger Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters on rotational days, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent Course Description: The mission of Bigger, Faster, Stronger is to encourage positive change in the lives of young people in sports fitness. Weight training units will include plyometrics, speed, agility, and flexibility training. Nutrition and stress management will be addressed. Students will be graded on participation, assignments and quizzes. Lifetime Activities Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course allows students to work on a variety of individual lifetime activities. The focus is on recreation and general wellness. Students may be involved with the following activities; bowling, badminton, table tennis, golf, biking, pickle ball, fitness walking, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, etc. Personal Fitness Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course is intended for individuals who want to learn how to be physically active without sports. This course is meant for students who want to feel better, look better, and boost confidence and selfesteem. Students will learn how to set fitness goals, explore a variety of ways to get and stay fit, and have fun! Physical Education 9 Grade: 9 Credits: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course will expose students to a wide variety of activities that will promote lifetime fitness and recreational opportunities. The course will focus on fitness testing and the fundamentals, skills, rules and etiquette necessary to be successful in each activity. Students may be introduced to Pre and Post Fitness Testing, Individual Sports, Team Sports, Trends in Fitness, Strength/Conditioning, and Outdoor Adventure Concepts. Team Sports Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credits: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course offers a wide variety of activities that lead to lifetime fitness. Basic skills and fundamentals are addressed. The focus is on rules, strategies and teamwork. Students may be involved basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, flag football, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, floor hockey, team handball, etc. 41

Science Courses Credits .5 .5 1.0 1.0 1.0 .5 .5 .5 1.0 1.0

Course Name Anatomy & Physiology* 19-20 Astronomy 18-19 Biology Biology II (H)* 18-19 Chemistry* Ecology 18-19 Geology 19-20 Medical Terminology-TC-FVTC Physical Science Physics (H)* * Indicates a prerequisite (H) Indicates HONORS class

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9th Grade: Physical Science 10th Grade: Biology

Anatomy & Physiology Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Offered: 2019-20 Prerequisite(s): Biology and Chemistry Course Description: A semester-long course designed to help students explore human structure and function on the cellular, tissue and organ levels. Topics to be covered will include an introduction to anatomical terms, histology, and some major body systems. By participating in modeling activities, physiology laboratories, and dissections, students will understand the organization of these systems and how they are interrelated. Moreover, students will be able to relate information discussed in class to current strategies of disease prevention and treatment. Students develop an appreciation for the complexity of the human body and how it functions. Astronomy Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Offered: 2018-19 Course Description: An introductory course to the history of astronomy, our solar system, life cycle of starts, space program, and understanding of the celestial motions, constellations, star names and their meanings, that is designed after the Space Foundation courses. Students will have a whole new appreciation of our universe and its workings. Activities may include projects involving the solar system, earth-moon system, constellations and mythology, night sky observations, UFO’s space exploration, and more. Biology Grade: 10 (9 with Instructor Consent) Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: Biology is the study of life. It is concerned with how individual organisms function and are organized into populations, species, and communities. Biology I includes the following goals: an understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry and its limitations; an appreciation of diversity of life; an understanding of the biological basis of problems in medicine, public health, agriculture, and conservation; an understanding of the historical development of biological concepts; and a realization of man's own place in nature.

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Biology II (HONORS) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Offered: 2018-19 Prerequisite(s): Biology, Chemistry and Instructor Consent Course Description: Biology II is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course. Biology II differs significantly from Biology with respect to the range and depth of topics covered, the laboratory work done, and the time and effort required of students. The textbooks used for this course are comparable to those used by college biology majors. The labs done will be the equivalent of the labs experienced by college students. This course aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. Chemistry Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Biology Course Description: A survey type course that uses experimentation, discussion, and individual practice in the field of chemistry. Historic perspective and consumer chemistry are included. Major topics covered include matter, atomic structure, bonding & reactions, stoichiometry, phases, solutions, and acid/base reactions. Ecology Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Offered: 2018-19 Course Description: Ecology introduces the structure and function of ecosystems as a background for environmental issues and ecosystem management. Students will learn about ecological investigations that have local and global effects, as well as the relation of organisms to their environment. The composition, structure, function and distribution of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Emphasis on population ecology, including demography, population dynamics and wildlife ecology. Geology Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Offered: 2019-20 Course Description: The earth provides us with an amazing grandeur and beauty of landscapes, the natural resources required to support our lives and the hazards of natural geological catastrophes. Students will learn about rocks, minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, erosion, weathering, plate tectonics, deep time, earth’s resources and human impacts (mining, energy use) and global climate change. In addition, students will explore new discoveries in space and the geology of Mars. Students will focus on the scientific process, scientific careers, and how scientific thinking and discoveries impact our modern world. Medical Terminology-TC-FVTC Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit (3.0 college credits) Course Description: In medical terminology, students will learn the component parts of medical terms such as prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Students will learn the rules for building and defining medical terms. Emphasis is placed of the correct spelling of the terms. Students will practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of medical terms. Students will be introduced to diagnostic, therapeutic, symptomatic, and surgical terminology for the body systems. NOTE: A Dual/Transcripted Credit (TC) is a technical college course taught by a Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) transcripted credit certified high school teacher at the high school. A high school student earns credit at their high school and college credit through FVTC that transfers to any WI post-secondary institution. Physical Science Grade: 9 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: Physical Science is an overview of topics in chemistry, physics, and general science. Integrated topics include skills, systems, research, inventions, careers, water, waves, and the environment. 9th grade students are required to take this course to be better prepared for biology.

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Physics (HONORS) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Integrated Math II and Instructor Consent Course Description: A survey and introduction of concepts related to the field of physics. Areas covered include measuring time and distance, kinematics (the study of motion and its causes), electricity, light and its behavior, vectors and sound. Heavy math emphasis.

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Social Studies Courses Credits Course Name 9th 10th 11th 12th 1.0 AP Psychology (ER)* X X .5 Consumer Economics X X .5 Economics (H) X X .5 Hollywood & History (ER) X X .5 Hollywood & World History (ER) X X .5 Human Behavior (ER) X X .5 Middle East Studies X X X .5 Psychology (ER) X X .5 Sociology X X .5 US Government X X 1.0 US History X .5 Wisconsin Native American History (ER) X X .5 World Geography X X X .5 World History I (H)* X X .5 World History II (H)* X X .5 World History Survey X X X * Indicates a prerequisite (H) Indicates HONORS class (ER) Indicates class taken via ERVING network Students are REQUIRED to complete the following sequence of Social Studies courses:  

9th Grade: US History 11th or 12th Grade: Consumer Economics or Economics (HONORS) and US Government

AP Psychology (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Good standing for graduation and Cs or higher in prior Social Studies classes Course Description: This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Psychology exam toward earning college credit. Topics parallel those in the one semester Psychology course, but are explored in depth. Students best suited for this are strong readers, have a good memory, are highly motivated, and openminded. Consumer Economics Grade: 11 and 12 (10 with Instructor Consent) Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course develops critical thinking skills within the area of consumer economics. The topics that will be covered are the consumer and our economy; budgeting and spending money wisely; buying on credit; investigating the purchase of insurance programs; buying and leasing a car, home, or apartment; and smart shopping techniques. Students will develop decision-making skills through practical projects, which demonstrate the need for these skills in everyday life. Economics (HONORS) Grade: 11 and 12 (10 with Instructor Consent) Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent Course Description: This course is designed to prepare students for college level work. It incorporates both microand macroeconomics. The course gives a well-rounded view of the parts of the economy: consumer, business, and government, while keeping an eye on the “Big Picture”. NOTE: This course is recommended for college bound students. Hollywood & History (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Students will gain a deeper understanding of American history by studying the manner in which our history has been depicted in various American films of the 20 th Century. (U.S. History 1776-1974)

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Hollywood & World History (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Who said you couldn’t learn anything from movies? Hollywood and World History will deepen the students’ understanding of history by using films from the last 50 years. Students will travel through time all over the world. Eras will range from ancient history through the modern day. Human Behavior (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Human Behavior is a social psychology course, which explores common factors, which stimulate a wide variety of human behaviors. Basically, it’s a chance to gain an understanding of why we act the way we do, and why people react to us the way they do. Units of study will include: behavior, behavior modification, human nature, personality, gender relationships, child development, and behavioral disorders. Middle East Studies Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: The Middle East has long been a crossroads of people and civilizations. This has created a legacy of both conflict and peace. This course will examine the historical forces, which have shaped the modern Middle East, and how the United States has been intricately involved in this history for more than just the recent past. Psychology (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course enables students to gain knowledge of such topics as perception, motivation, emotion, memory and thought, the brain and behavior, conflict, stress, personality, abnormal behavior and experimentation. A psychology course can help students better understand themselves and others. Any student who plans on any type of post high school training should consider this course. Sociology Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Sociology is the study of human behavior and interaction with society. The course will include the following areas: personality growth and development, mental and emotional health, physical growth and learning, intelligence and thinking, behavior disorders and their effect on society. This course is for the average or above average student. US Government Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: The class will emphasize the structure of United States government at the national, state, and local level. Topics studied will include political parties and the election process. The US economy and contemporary social issues are also discussed. In addition, students are provided opportunities to develop research and critical thinking skills. US History Grade: 9 Credits: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: Units presented cover the time from the Civil War to present.

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Wisconsin Native American History (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course will be an Introduction to Wisconsin Tribal people focusing, on those contemporary issues regarding Wisconsin American Indians, placing them with their appropriate historical context. What gives this class its uniqueness is the ever-changing social and political landscape here in Wisconsin. To supplement the historical aspect of this class will be the Wisconsin Indian Nations continuing to adhere to their ancestral traditions and the commitment to the earth. World Geography Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Emphasis of the course is on continuing development of geographic skills and concepts. Analysis of selected cultural regions provides students with an understanding of political, economic, and cultural adaptation to the earth's physical features. World History I (HONORS) Grade: 11 and 12 (10 with Instructor Consent) Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent Course Description: This course will cover prehistory and the human origins in Africa, to the Enlightenment. This includes, but is not limited to, the various ancient civilizations, the spread of ideas and products, Exploration and the Middle Ages. This course is designed for upper level students planning to pursue postsecondary education. NOTE: This course is recommended for college bound students. World History II (HONORS) Grade: 11 and 12 (10 with Instructor Consent) Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent This course will cover the period of Revolution to the present; the Ages of Democracy, Imperialism, Socialism, and Communism; the World Wars as well as the Cold War and global interdependence. This course is designed for upper level students planning to pursue postsecondary education. NOTE: This course is recommended for college bound students. World History Survey Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: This course will cover prehistory and the human origins in Africa, to the present. This includes the various ancient civilizations, Exploration, the Middle Ages, and the Enlightenment. It also covers the Ages of Democracy, Imperialism, Socialism, and Communism; the World Wars as well as the Cold war and global interdependence. NOTE: This course is the alternative to World History I and II, and it may not be taken in addition to either of those courses.

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Technology & Engineering Education Courses Credits .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5

Course Name Building Construction I* Building Construction II* Drafting* Home & Car Care* Intro to Technology Education Small Gas Engines* Welding I* Welding II* Woods I* Woods II* * Indicates a prerequisite

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10th X X X X X X X X X

11th X X X X X X X X X X

12th X X X X X X X X X X

Building Construction I Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Intro to Tech Ed Course Description: This class will focus on residential (home) construction. Students will learn about blueprint reading and estimating materials as well as experience activities involving building small buildings or sheds. Students will also learn about basic building construction materials available in today’s market. NOTE: Students need their own safety glasses & tape measure. Building Construction II Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Building Construction I Course Description: This class will be a continuation of practices and ideas from Building Construction I. Here students will be engaged in more advanced construction techniques and building materials. A group, community service project of some kind will be produced during the class. NOTE: Students need their own safety glasses & tape measure. Drafting Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Intro to Tech Ed Course Description: Students will spend the first 9 weeks covering the basics of mechanical drafting, designing parts and assembly drawings. This will include multi-view drawings, dimensioning and notes, section and auxiliary views, and pictorials. The second 9 weeks will be spent covering the many aspects of architectural drafting culminating in a full set of plans for a small building. Home & Car Care Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Need to have a driver’s license Course Description: Have you ever had a flat tire, needed to change your oil, or had someone give you a hard time about your blinker fluid? Have you ever had a hole in a wall and not been able to fix it? How about if you need to repaint a room in your house? Do you know where to begin? Well, if you have had any of these problems, then this is the class for you. In this course, you will be exposed to basic concepts and ideas that are involved in automobile and home maintenance. You’ll learn about changing tires, rotating tires, changing oil, how to replace a burned out headlight, and many more basic aspects involved with your car or truck. In addition, we’ll dive into how to be a handyman/woman around the house. If you don't know the difference between anti-freeze and anti-lock brakes or which saw to use when, then this is the class for you. NOTE: Students need their own safety glasses.

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Intro to Technology Education Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Course Description: Students will explore the four core areas of technology education: construction, transportation, manufacturing, drafting and communications. Units and projects will be included in all four areas. Examples of projects are screen printing a T-shirt, metal box, wooden shelf and a mousetrap car. This class introduces students to technological equipment, processes, and careers in the various fields. NOTE: Students need their own safety glasses & tape measure. Small Gas Engines Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Intro to Tech Ed Course Description: Each student will disassemble and reassemble a new, oil and gas free, 4 stroke, vertical shaft engine. We will be studying basic small engine theory, electrical systems, lubrication systems, fuel systems, and trouble shooting. These engines are furnished by the school. During the first quarter students will begin working on their personal small engines. Once the problem with the engine has been diagnosed, students will need to buy replacement parts before reassembling the engine. Each student will work on three to five engines. Rebuilding activities will include: cleaning, inspecting, grinding valves seats, honing the cylinder, replacing seals, replacing rings and gaskets, rebuilding the carburetor and adjusting the engine for efficient operation. NOTE: Students need their own safety glasses and small engines. Welding I Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Intro to Tech Ed Course Description: This class is for any student who may like to melt, bend, cut, or weld metal. In this class, students learn about basic welding ideas and practices. Here, students will explore arc (stick) welding and MIG (wire-feed) welding. Students will study how to safely bend and cut metal using the appropriate tools. This class also explores metal properties, tools and materials. Students will complete the class by making a metal project. NOTE: Students need their own safety glasses, welding gloves, slip-jaw pliers, & tape measure. Welding II Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Welding I Course Description: Students will continue with more advanced welding processes and techniques. Higher level metal properties will be introduces, for example: aluminum and stainless steel, and hard to form metals. New tools will be introduced, including the plasma cutter, milling machine, and metal lathe. An individual project will also be produced. Examples could be deer stands, charcoal grills, tool benches, etc. Plastic welding will be introduced. NOTE: Students need their own safety glasses, welding gloves, slip-jaw pliers, & tape measure. Woods I Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Intro to Tech Ed Course Description: This course is an introduction to basic woodworking techniques and processes. Students will learn about the properties of different species of wood, the use of hand tools, woodworking machines, wood joinery, and much more. Students will spend the majority of the course planning and manufacturing two wood projects- one will be assigned and one will be of their choice. Examples of projects include coffee tables, nightstands, quilt racks, wall shelves, checkerboards, etc. NOTE: Students need their own safety glasses & tape measure. Woods II Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One Semester, .5 Credit Prerequisite(s): Woods I Course Description: This course takes a more detailed look at woodworking processes and techniques. Students explore careers related to woodworking. Students will be involved in advanced wood joinery, tree/lumber properties, unique wood species, and finishing products. Students will spend the majority of the course planning and manufacturing an advanced woodworking project. Examples of projects are decorative tables, bookshelves, dressers, chests, outdoor furniture, chairs, etc. NOTE: Students need their own safety glasses & tape measure. 49

World Languages Courses Credits 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

Course Name 9th AP Spanish (ER)* Menominee I (ER) X Spanish I (ER)* X Spanish II (ER)* Spanish III (ER)* * Indicates a prerequisite (ER) Indicates ERVING class

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12th X X X X X

AP Spanish Grade: 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Spanish III Course Description: This course is designed to prepare students to take the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam given in May each year. This course will refine and enhance communicative proficiency. Natural interaction between the students will be emphasized by focusing on message clarity and conversational flow. The student will read and study selected literacy readings. The student will also focus on the understanding and interpretation of audio selections. Students will review essential grammatical structures, as well as studying in much greater detail certain lexical and syntactical issues that can be problematic for learners and native speakers of Spanish alike. There will be a focus on preparing for the specific kinds of communication tasks that students will have to perform on the AP exam. Menominee I (ERVING) Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Course Description: Students will learn the Menominee Language using the Total Physical Response (TPR) Method. Students are taught commands, nouns, places, body parts, verbs, people, clothing, weather and family members. Students will be able to hear the Menominee word/phrases and will be able to understand the meaning and begin to converse. They will use the vocabulary in later lessons of past, present and future statements, learning and introducing their families to other students and making sentences Spanish I (ERVING) Grade: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Must have a B- average or better in all previous English courses Course Description: Students will learn Spanish in its real-life context – giving students the skills to make friends, communicate, and to survive in the Spanish-speaking world. This course emphasizes the active involvement of the learner as they hear, speak, read, write, and experience the Spanish language and culture. Open to both college and non-college bound students. Spanish II (ERVING) Grade: 10, 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Spanish I Course Description: Spanish II is a continuation for students who have successfully completed Spanish I with a "C" average or above. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are further developed. Increased vocabulary and expanded grammar concepts will be explored. More in-depth study of Hispanic culture and the history of Spanishspeaking countries will complement the language study. Spanish III (ERVING) Grade: 11 and 12 Credit: Two Semesters, 1 Credit Prerequisite(s): Spanish II Course Description: Spanish III is a continuation for students who have successfully completed Spanish II with a "C" average or above. In Spanish III, students continue to develop their communicative competence by interacting orally and in writing with other Spanish speakers. They communicate on a variety of topics using more complex structures in Spanish. They comprehend the main ideas of the authentic materials that they listen to and read and are able to identify significant details when the topics are familiar. Students develop the ability to discuss in Spanish topics. 50